A new geographical, historical, and commercial grammar; and present state of the several kingdoms of the world. Containing, I. The Figures, Motions, and Distances of the Planets, according to the Newtonian System and the latest Observations. II. A general View of the Earth considered as a Planet; with several useful Geographical Definitions and Problems. III. The grand Divisions of the Globe into Land and Water, Continents and Islands. IV. The Situation and Extent of Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, and Colonies. V. Their Climate, Air, Soil, vegetable Productions, Metals, Minerals, natural Curiosities, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Promontories, and Lakes. VI. The Birds and Beasts peculiar to each Country. Vii. Observations on the Changes that have been any where observed upon the Face of Nature since the most early Periods of History. Viii. The History and Origin of Nations: their Forms of Government, Religion, Laws, Revenues, Taxes, naval and military Strength, Orders of Knighthood

People / Organizations

• William Guthrie (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for Charles Dilly, in the Poultry; and G.G.J. and J. Robinson, in Pater-Noster Row, 1787.

Publication year

1787-1787

ESTC No.

T68987

Grub Street ID

293091

Description

10,[2],928,[2]p.,plates : maps ; 8⁰

Note

In this edition the table of coins and chronological table of remarkable events, are incorporated at the end of the text, pp.896-928, not on a separate sheet.

With a final advertisement leaf.